鸎 (yīng) - Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly

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Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly the yellow oriole species found in East Asia.

Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly

Usage highlights

Oriole birdGolden orioleOriole's songYellow orioleOriole flying

Synonyms

  • 莺— Oriole (modern simplified form)
  • 黄鹂— Yellow oriole (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriole sings beautifully in spring (鸎鸟鸣叫).
  • Orioles are migratory birds (鸎是候鸟).
  • The golden oriole has bright yellow plumage (金鸎有亮黄色的羽毛).

Collocations

  • Oriole bird(鸎鸟)
  • Golden oriole(金鸎)
  • Oriole's song(鸎鸣)
  • Yellow oriole(黄鸎)
  • Oriole flying(鸎飞)

Idioms

  • Orioles and swallows(鸎燕)
  • Orioles singing and swallows dancing(鸎歌燕舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The oriole is traditionally associated with spring and renewal in Chinese culture.
  • In classical poetry, the oriole's song often symbolizes beauty and the arrival of spring.
  • The character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese, having been largely replaced by 莺.

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